Chelsea Loucks*

Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico

*Corresponding Author: Chelsea Loucks, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico.

Received: February 24, 2025; Published: April 24, 2025

Abstract

Key factors, including gender, are linked to higher incidences of post-operative complications like post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain. Effective tools for managing PONV include the Apfel simplified risk score (SRS), especially during the pre-operative evaluation. Pain management tools are vital for assessing treatment effectiveness and, more importantly, prioritizing patient self-reports. Early identification of patient risk factors is critical for delivering safe, personalized care and reducing post-operative complications. Women often report lower satisfaction with the post-operative recovery process, possibly due to a higher incidence of PONV and pain. By addressing pain and PONV with personalized treatment plans, patient satisfaction can increase, which may lead to overall higher satisfaction with the entire surgical process. Continued research into these factors and tailored care strategies can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction, especially for women.

 Keywords: Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV); Gender

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Citation

Citation: Chelsea Loucks. “Addressing Common, Gender Specific Post-Operative Complications: A Literary Review”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.5 (2025): 161-165.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Chelsea Loucks. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.